Kaikōura Visitor Centre is reopening November 2025

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We all have stories that we like to share about the places we have been and the things we have seen. Grab a coffee and take a read, we invite you to discover what makes Kaikōura so unique and special.

Kaikōura Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status

Kaikōura Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status

12 September 2024 DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

6 Months on from Kaikōura becoming an International Dark Sky Sanctuary

6 Months on from Kaikōura becoming an International Dark Sky Sanctuary

In September 2024, 98% of the Kaikōura district was officially designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary—an incredible milestone for our region.

EcoZip Adventures Unveils Star Flight

EcoZip Adventures Unveils Star Flight

EcoZip Adventures Unveils Star Flight: A World-First Ziplining and Stargazing Experience in the Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary

EcoZip Kaikōura

EcoZip Kaikōura

In one month, Kaikōura’s newest eco-adventure experience is set to open its doors. The team, who first founded an award-winning zipline and eco-tourism venture on Waiheke Island, are counting down to the mid-November launch of EcoZip Adventures Kaikōura.

Fyffe House Kaikōura

Fyffe House Kaikōura

Fyffe House was literally built on the back of whaling – the initial single-storey cottage, which became the wing of a larger home, rests on piles made from the vertebrae of a mighty Tohorā (Southern right whale).

Why Kaikōura should be on your South Island Road Trip itinerary

Why Kaikōura should be on your South Island Road Trip itinerary

Trying to decide where to stop on your scenic road trip on the South Island? One place you cannot skip is Kaikōura. Towering mountains line this breathtaking coastline combining New Zealand's best attributes.

Your guide to foraging, hunting, and fishing in Kaikōura

Your guide to foraging, hunting, and fishing in Kaikōura

Kaikōura packs a punch regarding activity on land and in the ocean. This popular town is world-renowned for its tourism activities and Kai Moana (seafood) but imagine visiting this town and leaving with more than you came.

Cycling and hiking in Kaikōura

Cycling and hiking in Kaikōura

Ready to escape the 9 to 5 grind, or maybe you are searching for a bit of peace and quiet away from your hometown?
Are you a trail of both cycling and hiking kind of holiday-goer? If you answer yes to the above, it's time to plan your next adventure to Kaikōura.

What's coming up in Kaikōura

What's coming up in Kaikōura

There are some exciting projects on the horizon in Kaikōura

Little Known Kaikōura

Little Known Kaikōura

Whale watching? Check! Dolphin Swimming? Check! Crayfish meal? Check! You know what’s brought you to Kaikōura, you’ve ticked your bucket list on this little township but now, it’s our turn. Let us show you what you’ve missed and what little gems shouldn’t escape your attention while you’re here

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